Introducing the Magdalen Islands
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Overview

Dotted with brightly coloured houses, red dunes and cliffs, and a multitude of stunning beaches, this archipelago in the Gulf of St. Lawrence offers a chance to discover the Madelinots—authentic people proud of their heritage.

Key Facts

  • Location: archipelago in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, east of Gaspésie.
  • Local time: Heure : 7774.
  • Main towns:
  • Population: 12,010 inhabitants (2016).
  • Area: 187 km².
  • Density: 66 inhabitants/km².
  • Highest point:
  • Lowest point: sea level.
  • Coastline:

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